Seán Sherlock
Question:783. Deputy Sean Sherlock asked the Minister for Social Protection the cost of increasing the carer’s support grant by €100 and €300 respectively in 2021; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [22589/20]
View answerTuesday, 8 September 2020
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The estimated full year cost of increasing the carer's support grant by €100 and €300 is as follows:
|
Annual Increase |
Cost of Increase |
|
€100 |
€14.0m |
|
€300 |
€41.9m |
It should be noted that this costing is subject to change in the context of emerging trends.